A recent study indicates that the “particulate matter” released from brake pads might be more harmful to lung health than emissions from diesels.

A new British study suggests that microscopic particles from brake pads could be more toxic than emissions from diesel engines. This finding raises concern

Because researchers from the University of Southampton have found that particulate matter (PM) from brake pads could be doing our respiratory systems more damage than the diesel cars we’re driving.

Switch to EVs won’t remove all airborne, auto-produced nasties and brake emissions aren’t yet regulated like tailpipe particles

As car makers invest millions into developing cleaner engines and EVs, a new study has found that one component produces more pollution than expected.

New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammation

A study from the University of Southampton found that microscopic brake dust particles, especially from copper-rich brake pads, may be more toxic than diesel exhaust. The research highlights non-exhaust emissions as a growing health concern.

In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.

The debate around vehicle-generated non-exhaust emissions took turn this week when research undertaken by the University of Southampton found that particulate matter from copper-enriched brake pads is more hazardous to health than that from a diesel engine.

While the study doesn't specify which diesel engines were used to draw this comparison, agencies report that copper-heavy brake pads aren't much better than the asbestos units they replaced.